{"id":1300193,"date":"2025-09-14T10:43:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T05:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1300193"},"modified":"2025-09-14T10:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T05:14:38","slug":"indian-firms-will-make-114-rafale-jets-worth-rs-2-lakh-crore-in-partnership-with-dassault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-firms-will-make-114-rafale-jets-worth-rs-2-lakh-crore-in-partnership-with-dassault\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Firms Will Make 114 Rafale Jets Worth Rs 2 lakh Crore In Partnership With Dassault"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Indian Air Force\u2019s (IAF) plan to acquire <strong>114 \u2018Made in India\u2019 Rafale jets<\/strong> marks one of the country\u2019s biggest defence procurement projects ever, with an estimated value of <strong>\u20b92 lakh crore<\/strong>. Beyond numbers, the deal holds strategic, industrial, and geopolitical significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM-1536x869.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-10.42.53\u202fAM.png 2030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Rafale Again?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IAF already operates <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/made-in-india-india-moves-towards-record-rs-2-lakh-crore-deal-for-114-rafale-jets-defence-ministry-begins-review-of-iaf-proposal\/articleshow\/123856291.cms\">36 Rafales<\/a>, proven in combat and most recently in <strong>Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, where they reportedly outperformed advanced Chinese PL-15 missiles using the <strong>Spectra electronic warfare suite<\/strong>. Adding 114 more would push India\u2019s Rafale fleet strength to <strong>176<\/strong>, making it the backbone of the Air Force alongside Su-30 MKIs and the upcoming LCA Mk1A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Made in India\u2019 Push<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the earlier government-to-government deals, this time the jets will be <strong>manufactured in India<\/strong> in partnership with local firms like <strong>Tata<\/strong>, ensuring more than <strong>60% indigenous content<\/strong>. This aligns with the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance)<\/strong> drive, boosting local aerospace capability while creating jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed <strong>MRO hub in Hyderabad<\/strong> for Rafale\u2019s M-88 engines will also reduce dependence on foreign servicing and improve long-term operational readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Angle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal strengthens India\u2019s deterrence posture against both Pakistan and China. With <strong>longer-range missiles<\/strong> than the Scalp used in the Balakot strikes, the upgraded Rafales would give the IAF deep-strike and superior air dominance capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, this acquisition would bridge the gap until the <strong>indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet (AMCA)<\/strong> is ready post-2035.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges &amp; Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Factor<\/strong>: At \u20b92 lakh crore, it\u2019s one of the largest defence deals ever. Balancing budget allocations for Rafales, indigenous programs, and other military modernisation is key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology Transfer<\/strong>: The level of real tech-sharing from Dassault will be closely watched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: Large-scale local production of high-end fighter jets could face delays, testing India\u2019s defence manufacturing ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geopolitics<\/strong>: Deepening ties with France adds weight to India\u2019s European partnerships, balancing its reliance on Russian and U.S. defence suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If approved, the <strong>Rafale 114 deal<\/strong> could reshape India\u2019s air power for the next two decades, secure jobs for the domestic defence industry, and reinforce the country\u2019s self-reliance mission. 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